Thomas Edward "Ed" Gabrel

Thomas Edward "Ed" Gabrel, 74 of French Lick, died August 28, 2023, at IU Hospice House of Bloomington. He was born October 5, 1948, in Sweetwater, TN to parents, D.L. & Georgia Mae (Tinnel) Gabrel. He married Sara Ann Kempf May 31, 1986. Ed was a U.S. Army Vietnam and Korean War Veteran. He retired from French Lick Resort.  He was a member of Jasper Outdoor Recreation & Living Waters Assembly of God.

Survivors include:

Wife: Sara Gabrel of French Lick

Sons- Paul Gabrel of English, Cody Gabrel of French Lick, Thomas Gabrel (Corrina) Of Orleans & Tommy Gabriel of Lenoir City, TN

Daughters- Shannon Barnes of Newport, TN, Tanya Leanna Petty of Sevierville, TN

Grandchildren- Heather Sturgen, James Gabrel, Wylee Gabrel & Cilena Gabrel

3 Great Grandchildren

Brother- David Gabrel (Jennie) of Wheatland

Sisters- Barbara Cooper of Sweetwater, TN & Helen Halterman of Lenoir City, TN

He is preceded in death by his parents and brother- Randy Gabrel

Visitation for Thomas Edward "Ed" Gabrel will be from 11am-1pm Tuesday, September 5 at Sulphur Creek Church. The funeral will follow at 1 pm at the church.  Pastor Larry Grow & Pastor Patty Rottet will officiate. Burial will be in Sulphur Creek Cemetery. McAdams Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. For Condolences visit mcadamsmortuary.com